Drink plenty of water. Avoid packing juice & soda in their lunch bag. Most juice boxes are high in sugar even if they advertise natural sugar. Read labels and ingredients. “No Added Sugar” does NOT mean there’s NO sugar.

Dinner: This is a great time to teach kids the importance of eating healthy. Make dinner interactive by teaching them the different food groups. “ChooseMyPlate.gov” is a good learning tool to teach kids about nutrition.

Offer protein in all meals and snacks to help balance blood sugar and prevent hyperactivity or irritability. Children with balanced blood sugar will be able to stay focused in school and have less behavioral problems.

AVOID refined sugar, especially during cold/flu season. 100g of sugar suppresses the immune system function for at least 6hrs.